b'works if your family celebrates Christmas, but the book is keen on wonder, magic, and enjoying yourfamily,withfewChrist-mas-specific messages. Themessageofthebook is: the best way to make magic istoshareit,saysElliott.As theelvesinFestivalsay,The magic around you is the magic youmake.Ithappenswhen you give more than you take. Ifyoudlikeyourowncopies to share, you can find them at Words Bookstore and Amazon. Tosignupfortheapp,visit Grandpa Norris Figgyworth at work making funnyfestivaloftheelves.com. notes to leave, sometimes with trinkets, for his family, friends and neighbors. AdriannaDonatisafreelance writerandauthorofchildrens I wanted to help working parentsbooksincluding"TheMustache out. I was in coding school at the time,Fairy,"whichisavailableonAmazon and I realized I could make an app,and at Words Bookstorenear "Festival says Elliott. The app uses artwork thatsof the Elves" on the bookshelf.similar to the book, and allows kids to look through bios and choose their own elf. Then parents can have the Unique Handcrafted Gifts chosen elf quietly generate notes New items arriving dailyExtended Holiday Hours for each day of the Festival. I love the book, but the app is the thing that helps everyone stay engaged, says Elliott. Andyouwillwanttostay engaged,becausetheideasof thoughtfulness,familytogeth-ernessandinclusionarejust whatweneedduringayear when a pandemic has taken so much joy. This book feels like Supplier of exclusive, quality menswear a small celebration you can do made in the U.S. and abroad with your kids each day.FestivaloftheElvesmayElves Noel and Holly spread the magic of the festi-LOCATED IN THE HEART OF MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE seemlikeaconceptthatonlyval to humans, starting with the Puddington family.Tues-Sat 12-5Sun 11-4Closed Mon92 Baker Street | Maplewoodcityworkshopmsc.com | 973-577-2013@cityworkshopmsc The elves spreading their magic all around the world.18/ matters magazine / holiday 2020'